News & Announcements

On 11 March 2023, the Egyptian Ambassador to Greece Omar Amer Youssef together with the First Secretary Ahmed El-Ghoul hosted a select delegation, comprising business leaders from vital sectors of Greek industry, to discuss matters of mutual cooperation.

The successful 6th Annual Capital Link Shipping Conference took place in Limassol, Cyprus on 7 March 2023 under the auspices of the Republic of Cyprus and the Ministry of Shipping. Chairman of this important conference was George A. Tsavliris.

The successful 21st Mare Forum Greece 2023, was held on Thursday 2 March on board the Celestyal cruise ship.
Chairman of the annual event was George A. Tsavlris.

On 25 January 2023, the Bulk Carrier "MV ABILITY" (GT 36,757 - DWT 64,253), laden with 55,000 tonnes of wheat, was immobilised due to fuel ( sub-zero temp) solidification, 350 miles NE of Kuril Islands, Japan in the North Pacific Ocean. Tsavliris despatched the tug “LIAN HE QI RUI” from Shanghai, China to the assistance of the vessel.

Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 186 services to vessels carrying 2.6 million tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2022. It clearly shows the critical role of professional salvors in protecting the marine environment.

TSAVLIRIS GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 20/2/2023. The occasion included the traditional annual blessing and was attended by the TSAVLIRIS family and staff.

The successful Capital Link's 13th Annual Greek Shipping Forum took place on 9 February 2023 at the Divani Caravel Hotel with many of the maritime industry's leaders honouring the event.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held their traditional pita cutting event on 9 February 2023 at the Piraeus Marine Club. Mr Nicolas Tsavliris, Chairman ICS Greek Branch, gave his annual speech.

Mr Nicolas Tsavliris was unanimously elected Honourary President of the Hellenic Shipowners' Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and OSVs for his lifetime contribution, commitment & invaluable service to the salvage industry and in particular to the Association. Mr Tsavliris has served the Association for almost 40 years including 25 years as its President.

The International Women's Club of Athens organised an event entitled "GREEK SHIPPING AFTER THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1821" on 26 January 2023 at the Hellenic Armed Forces Officers' Club. George Tsavliris was the key note speaker.

On 13 January 2023, the Bulk Carrier "MV ADASTRA (GT 25,554 - DWT 46,493), laden with Agribulk, experienced main engine problems and was drifting off Yemen. Tsavliris despatched the AHTS "HERCULES" from Berbera, Somalia to the assistance of the casualty.

Tsavliris Salvage recently renewed successfully the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 with a record of zero incidents at sea and marine pollution.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the New Year bring you happiness, health, peace, joy and prosperity! May 2023 be a wonderful year for all!

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held its 17th Annual Forum, on 7 December 2022. The title was: "Moving Forward with the World in Turmoil". Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch and Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, led the panel of distinguished speakers.

On 13 November 2022, the VLCC "OKEANOS" (GT 81,270 – DWT 160,000), laden with 135,800 tonnes of crude oil, was disabled due to main engine problem, about 80 nautical miles off Dubai, UAE.
On 14 November, Tsavliris despatched the AHT "BRITOIL 41" (BHP 9,186 – BP 150) from Dubai.